“I can confirm that Sid skated this morning, and that he’s in the process of rehabbing. We’ll just leave it at that,” said Sullivan. “It’s a day-to-day process, and we’re taking it each day as it comes.”

The Capitals and Penguins have two days between games as the action shifts to Washington on Saturday night. Pittsburgh’s 3-2 win in Game 4 on Wednesday night gave them a 3-1 series lead on their arch rivals.

Sullivan said that Crosby is “in the process right now” and is “day to day” for the Penguins. But if and when the captain returns, Sullivan indicated that he doesn’t expect any downshifting in Crosby’s offensive game, despite where the injury occurred on the ice.

“What separates Sid from most other players is his ability, and his willingness, to play in the battle areas,” said Sullivan. “He has a blue-collar element to his game even though he’s an elite player, and that’s what allows him to have the success that he’s had.”